A DOUBLE TRACK ROAD OF EVERY SINGLE, AND A FOUR TRACK OF EVERY DOUBLE.
The illustration on the opposite [page] shows how this is accomplished. On the side of the structure where the Bicycle trains are shown, we have an ordinary standard gauge, four feet eight and one-half inches. This gives us four feet and eleven inches from center to center of each rail, and as shown, with cars four feet wide, we have eleven inches between trains. This is ample.
On places were the curvature is considerable, cars could be made still narrower to accommodate four in each compartment instead of six, and to allow more space to clear one another in rounding curves where the overhang is considerable.
On such a road as shown here, two rails could be used for through express trains solely, with no possible interference, and every opportunity would be given for a very high rate of speed.
The value of such a line to business men would be incalculable, giving them a rapid, comfortable and safe transit, and at one-third the cost to railroad companies of the present so-called express trains.
Any business man, to whom time is valuable, would pay almost any price to reach the various places in order to facilitate his numerous business transactions.
The other two lines could be used for local passenger traffic and the carrying of freight.
Bicycle Palace Car.